WSJ on Novak meltdown: "Your fault."

The Wall Street Journal editorial page isn't exactly known for their objective, level-headed take on the political news of the day. But this is weird even for them. Or maybe it's par for the course. I can't tell anymore.

"The conservative columnist was discussing the Florida Senate race on a show that is supposed to be about political strategy. But his counterpart, Democratic operative James Carville, turned ad hominem and questioned Mr. Novak's motives. "He's got to show these right wingers that he's got a backbone, you know. It's why The Wall Street Journal editorial page is watching you. Show 'em that you're tough." Mr. Novak replied, "Well, I think that's bull----, and I hate that. Just let it go." He then walked off the set.

"Mr. Novak has since appropriately apologized for losing his cool, but Mr. Carville is lucky he didn't get punched in the nose. After more than four decades criticizing both Republicans and Democrats, Mr. Novak doesn't need to apologize to anyone for his sincerity. Mr. Carville is the professional political wrestler, but CNN has asked only Mr. Novak to take a vacation."

Now, anyone who knows anything about cable news shows is familiar with their tendency to be a bit.... combative. And Carville is known for being a tad outspoken. Even to Novak, who once assembled a montage of Carville and others being foul-mouthed boors intent on lowering the civility of political discourse by using words like "hell" and "ass."

Moronic. Exactly how much power does the GOP have to wield before they stop playing the helpless victim?